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VN55 DWD

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

193,039 mi
Last recorded193,039 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 DWD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 193,039 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 175,176 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 155,904 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 142,030 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 140,086 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 135,971 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 130,831 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 126,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 126,600 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 122,739 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 122,739 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 108,455 miles

nearside front tyre on limits

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 8 Dec 2014 102,962 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 99,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 99,164 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 93,758 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyre treads 2mm

Pass 28 Nov 2011 87,483 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 87,474 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 82,742 miles

both front tyres on 2mm inner edge

handbrake high

Pass 21 Jul 2009 73,928 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 60,819 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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VN55 DWD is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 105,416 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN55 DWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN55 DWD registered?

VN55 DWD is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is VN55 DWD safe to buy?

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